Church, NGO leaders co-host summit on role of faith in global health, AIDS
Saddleback Church, World Vision, Catholic Relief Services and Food for the Hungry join in hosting event July 25 in Washington, D.C.
Media contact:
Holly Frew
202.596.8509
Washington, DC (July 23, 2012) —
"The Role of the Christian Faith in Community in Global Health and HIV/AIDS"
WHAT: |  | As AIDS experts from around the world gather in Washington, D.C. for the XIX International AIDS Conference, four organizations are co-hosting “The Summit on the Role of the Christian Faith in Community in Global Heath and HIV/AIDS” at Georgetown University. The event, presented by Saddleback Church, World Vision, Catholic Relief Services and Food for the Hungry, will include discussion with individuals who have hands-on experience and are high-level leaders in the U.S. government about the important role of the faith community in global health and in combating HIV/AIDS. |
WHO: | | Co-hosts:
Additional panelists:
Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush will address Summit attendees via video, in addition to Gov. Mike Leavitt, who will bring a video greeting from presidential candidate Gov. Mitt Romney. |
WHEN: | | Wednesday, July 25 from 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT |
WHERE: | | Leo O’Donovan Dining Hall Georgetown University 37th and O Streets, NW Washington, D.C. 20057 Parking is available at a cost of $3/hour. Attendance available via webcast. |
DETAILS: | | The event will feature two primary panels. The first is scheduled to begin at 1:15 p.m. EDT and will address the role of the faith community in creating an AIDS-free generation. Panel two will follow at 1:50 p.m. to address the role of the faith community in leveraging HIV work for the health of the whole person. |
MEDIA COVERAGE INFORMATION: | | Media are invited to cover the Summit on-site. To request credentials or schedule an interview with a representative from one of the host organizations, please contact Holly Frew or 202.596.8509. |
- END - About World Vision:World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. We serve the world's poor — regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender. For more information on their efforts, visit WorldVision.org/press or follow them on Twitter at @WorldVisionNews | ||
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